Accountant

Reference: JHB001914-MB-2

Our client in the Retail industry (Pretoria) is in urgent need of an Accountant with a strong Retail background (Understanding inter-branch transactions, stock etc.). The ideal candidate is an independent worker who is task-driven, self-motivated, and proactive.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Full Accounting function up to Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Company entails 5 branches.
• Monthly Management Reports.
• Monthly preparation of audit file.
• Monthly comparison and reporting based on Budget versus Actuals.
• SARS correspondence, audits and preparation and submitting of returns.
• Maintenance of accounting system allocations, reconciling of General Ledger, Creditors, Debtors and Fixed Asset register.
• Reviewing and implementation of accounting procedures, standards and controls.
• Setup of Project accounting, bill of materials, procedures, standards and controls.
• Bank Recons.
• Petty Cash Recons.
• Cash Ups.
• Weekly Management Meetings.
• Assist with capturing of Stock takes.
• Creditors Reconciliations & Supplier Queries.
• Debtors.
• Ad hoc administration tasks.
• Reporting to Group Financial Director & Financial Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• 3 to 5 Years of Working Experience.
• Relevant qualifications paired with experience.
• Fully bilingual in AFRIKAANS and English.
• Experience in the Retail industry.
• Experience with Intercompany accounts (Inter-branch transactions).

Personality Traits

• Proactive and task-driven.
• Passionate, energetic and enthusiastic in learning and applying through creative problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High level of curiosity and a resourceful self-starter.
• Mindset of continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills in support of organizational change.
• Flexible team player.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related - R 30 000 - Annually plus Pension and medical aid.

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